Gov. Abbott orders pause on Texas data center permits pending power, water audits

Name: Gov. Abbott orders pause on Texas data center permits pending power, water audits
Uploaded: 2026-09-22T23:13:58.000Z
Duration: 2 min 23 s
Description: Governor Abbott has ordered a statewide pause on new data center permits issued by the TCEQ. This action is pending comprehensive audits of data centers' electricity and water usage across Texas.

News Clip2:23KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source·TX·9/22/2026

Governor Abbott has ordered a statewide pause on new data center permits issued by the TCEQ. This action is pending comprehensive audits of data centers' electricity and water usage across Texas.

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Gov: Gov. Abbott, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas

Gov. Abbott halts new data center TCEQ permits in the state so audits can be completed on their electricity and water use.